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Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics specialist recruitment company is a key partner in this year’s National Lorry Week (15-21 September). Now into its 4th year, National Lorry Week celebrates the often overlooked role that lorries – and the road transport industry in general – play in our everyday lives. “Without the lorry, supermarket shelves would be empty, we’d soon be running short of petrol and UK industry would quickly grind to a halt,” says Simon Johnston, Network Development...

There are many franchises and franchise sectors alike to consider when exploring with the possibility of starting your own business through franchising. One sector that seems to get overlooked is that of the Mortgage franchise sector, and we’re baffled as it provides a great opportunity to start your own business in a flourishing market. As we all know, the housing market is extremely competitive, and it’s estimated that more than 11 million people within the UK have mortgages assigned to their...

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened in the franchise territory of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland.  Former pizza delivery driver turned Franchisee, Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), now runs multiple Papa John’s franchise units in the South East of England and also several in Scotland, including Rutherglen, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and now Dunfermline.      Sid confirms:  “I used to work for Papa John’s when I was studying for a degree in automobile engineering i...

PerCurra’s first off-site conference for its home care franchisees has been held in the stunning setting of the Down Hall Hotel and Spa in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Joint marketing ventures were planned to further raise the profile of the branches and the brand. Franchisees were also given a demonstration on a web-based care visit system that is proving highly successful at PerCurra Nottingham. Gill Heppell, Founder and Managing Director of PerCurra explained:  “We offer a high le...

Why should I choose Nottingham as the Franchise territory for my prospective launch? So, you sort of know what franchise sector you want to dive into, but you’re not entirely sure on what brand it is you select. This is a big decision to be made, will one brand offer better potential income but less support, does one brand offer exceptional support and training but the potential income isn’t as great as it’s competitors and whether the brands are accredited with recognised bodies such as the bf...

Why should I choose Southampton as the Franchise territory for my prospective launch? Undertaking due diligence on select franchises you’re interested in isn’t the only research you as a prospective franchisee must undertake, Oh no! Deciding what territory will fit you best is vitally important, although it’s key to understand that established franchisors will already have franchise territories mapped out, so it’s not a case of you choosing your own boundaries. There may however be a territory...

Ambitious entrepreneurs will gather at the Multi-unit Franchise Conference at Birmingham’s NEC on 5 October 2018 to explore the lucrative world of multi-unit franchising. According to the British Franchise Association (bfa), nearly 30% of UK franchise units are owned by multi-unit franchisees. The statistics point to this to being a rewarding strategy, with a higher percentage of multi-unit franchises counting themselves as profitable or very profitable than single unit operators. Sponsored by...

The young founder of DrivenMedia will inspire budding entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike when he headlines the Growing Your Own Business programme on Friday 5 October. Visitors to the UK’s flagship franchise exhibition on 5 & 6 October at the NEC, Birmingham, will be treated to a comprehensive day of discovery. As well as access to leading franchise brands and expert advice, the Growing Your Own Business conference incorporated within the event will focus on ways to accelerat...

The highlight of the franchise industry’s events calendar – The National Franchise Exhibition – is coming to Birmingham’s NEC on 5 and 6 October. Benefiting from ongoing investment and growth, Birmingham is the perfect backdrop to an event designed to bring aspiring and established entrepreneurs together to discover the lucrative industry of franchising. Exhibitors at The National Franchise Exhibition represent franchise businesses to suit all backgrounds, budgets and aspirations. Visito...

Home delivery has seen massive growth in recent years, and everyone is benefiting from the convenience of direct-to-the-door delivery of products and services. Busy pet owners are thankful for the hassle-free way to shop for pet food and accessories via the OSCAR complete service. Emma Shaw from Desborough in Kettering says: “There is no doubt that the convenience of a reliable pet food home delivery service is a good reason to choose OSCAR, but when you discover what else comes with it there...

During August 2018, Claire Robinson joined Accentia as a franchise consultant opening a new franchised office in Northampton. Claire, is a particularly key appointment for Accentia as she brings not only ten years of experience as a franchisor, having built her Extra Help brand into a national franchise chain offering home help services. Outside of her role at Extra Help and now Accentia, Claire is also the CEO of the Approved Franchise Association and is a passionate advocate for quality and...

You want to be your own boss but you’re not sure what road to take to reach this desired destination? Franchising offers you an obvious route to achieving the goal of becoming your own boss with the added support and training from an established and reputable brand that will be there with you every step of the way. Remember, the franchisor wants you to be a huge success as it’s in their best interests! The more money you make the more money they make. So, we now we know that franchising is an op...